Compare 42/80 and 28/32
42/80 is smaller than 28/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 32 is 160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
42/80 = 42 × 2/80 × 2 = 84/160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/160 < 140/160 or 42/80 < 28/32
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